Vocational Evaluator (Paying up to 50% of Revenue) at employU · Ocala

Apply Job Type Contract Description Join Our Team! Are you looking for a career where you are excited to go to work every day, earn a great living, and you can make a positive difference in people's lives? employU is a nonprofit employment service in the State of Florida. Our mission is to create inclusive workforces for people with disabilities and other underserved populations through education, empowerment, and advocacy. Established in 2012, employU is partnered with The Florida Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the American Dream Employment Network. Our company is structured as a one-stop-shop offering adult employment services, youth programs, employability training, paid work experience, and a variety of assessments. Our services enhance a customer’s ability to successfully achieve independence by establishing a lifelong career. employU is the largest employment service provider partner of Vocational Rehabilitation in the State of Florida. We currently have 30 regional offices and serve all 67 Florida counties. We are proud to say that for the past three years, employU has been awarded Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times and the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. Our company culture can best be described as a family-like atmosphere where teamwork and relationships are valued as well as a place where support and encouragement are offered in abundance. Our staff and contractors are mission-oriented and passionate, and we offer positive values, with a commitment to excellence, cooperation, motivation, and support. If you’re a contractor who also embraces these values, we welcome you to explore our contractor opportunities! Requirements This position pays up to 50% of revenue , 1-Day Evaluation $350 for remote and $425 for in person, 2-Day Evaluation $742.00 for in person. POSITION SUMMARY The Vocational Evaluator works in our Vocational Evaluations Department in a client facing role. The Vocational Evaluator assesses the client through interview, formal assessments, and work observation to identify individual strengths and needs. The goal of the evaluation process is to holistically assess the client's abilities, interests and aptitudes, while considering any barriers to employment which may be present, to develop a professional clinical report to address and recommend appropriate and attainable vocational and/or educational options. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) • Conducts a wide variety of assessments including interest inventories, academic achievement and IQ assessments • Coordinates and performs work site evaluations • Prepares reports detailing assessment methods, observations and recommendations • Other related tasks as directed POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Assessments and Evaluations • Autonomy • Communication • Interpersonal Relationship Building • Collaboration • Interdisciplinary Team Skills • Ethical Standards • Time Management SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling preferred; those who hold a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and possess a current and valid CRC designation, or you hold a current and valid CRC, PVE, ICVE, or ABVE designation will be considered without experience. Experience: For candidates who hold a Master’s Degree in a field closely related to Rehabilitation Counseling (i.e. psychology, social work, mental health counseling, etc.), only those with the following experience will be considered for this position: One year of full-time documented experience conducting evaluations with individuals with disabilities; Experience with CARF and/or APD standards is a plus; Bilingual (Spanish/English, Creole/English) is a plus. Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word; proficient with paper based and computer based assessment administration; familiarity with the MS Teams platform and similar conferencing platforms for the purpose of conducting evaluations via telehealth is a must. Background Screening Requirement: This position requires a level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can learn more about the screening process by visiting: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Other Requirements: Reliable transportation required including a valid driver’s license, auto registration and auto insurance (50k property/100k personal injury. A passion for working with individuals with disabilities SUPERVISION: No supervisory responsibilities TRAVEL: Local travel required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment JOB TYPE: Independent Contractor PAY: Up to 50% of revenue 1-Day Evaluation: $350 for remote and $425 for in person. 2-Day Evaluation $742.00 for in person.